*Catholic Forum* Struggles and Joys

[Michie]

So how is everyone holding up? Has it started in your area yet?

 

[Michie]

Soooo cold! Brrr! Praying these bitter temps do not last.

 

[Porpoise]

I need some Catholic advice. Can anyone help?

 

[Michie]

What's going on??

I need some Catholic advice. Can anyone help?

 

[Porpoise]

What's going on??

I have great difficulty praying because of my medical condition. When I exert myself, my condition seems to worsen. I want so badly to be able to pray the rosary and other devotions everyday. I wish I could fast as well, but even that seems to take a toll on my body.

I am not asking just for prayers for my healing. Whether God eventually heals me or not, I still have to figure out for now how I can manage to pray in this state. Are there any litanies or novenas or other things that might help me with this situation?

 

[Michie]

Well the Church does not require you to fast due to health and/or age. Fasting does not always mean food. You could fast from anything you choose and devote that time to God. As far as praying the rosary. You can say it in your mind as you follow along on the beads. You do not neccesarily have to recite your prayers out loud. I think St. Therese ( the Little Flower) might have some advice and devotions for you to assist you. I will look up some devotions and post them when I find them.

I have great difficulty praying because of my medical condition. When I exert myself, my condition seems to worsen. I want so badly to be able to pray the rosary and other devotions everyday. I wish I could fast as well, but even that seems to take a toll on my body.

I am not asking just for prayers for my healing. Whether God eventually heals me or not, I still have to figure out for now how I can manage to pray in this state. Are there any litanies or novenas or other things that might help me with this situation?

 

[Michie]

Here is some info about St. Therese that may encourage you.

St. Therese's Life Story | Society of the Little Flower - US

Thérèse of Lisieux - Wikipedia

3 Things We Can Learn from the Little Flower

 

[Multifavs]

I'm struggling very badly today, please pray.

 

[Michie]

I'm struggling very badly today, please pray.

Prayers for God's peace for you Multifavs.

 

[eastcoast_bsc]

I'm struggling very badly today, please pray.

Lord I pray your peace upon Multifav.

 

[Multifavs]

Thanks for your prayers a few days ago, everyone. I feel much better now. Grateful to God for His love, grace, and mercy, and believing in the power of prayer.

 

[Porpoise]

My heartburn is bad today. Please pray for me.

 

[Michie]

Praying for quick relief!

My heartburn is bad today. Please pray for me.

 

[Davidnic]

We had our annual Scout mass at the parish. Before mass they asked if my daughter would like to bring up gifts.

I think of all the times the bringing of the gifts is so commonplace.

She paused becaus she felt it was such an honor and then agreed. The first thing she did when she got home was kneel before her altar and pray in gratitude for being allowed to bring up the bread that would become Christ.

 

[Michie]

She is so sweet. How old is she now?

We had our annual Scout mass at the parish. Before mass they asked if my daughter would like to bring up gifts.

I think of all the times the bringing of the gifts is so commonplace.

She paused becaus she felt it was such an honor and then agreed. The first thing she did when she got home was kneel before her altar and pray in gratitude for being allowed to bring up the bread that would become Christ.

 

[Davidnic]

She is so sweet. How old is she now?

9 can you believe it

 

[anna ~ grace]

9 can you believe it

You are so blessed...

 

[Michie]

It seems like she just arrived! I remember that fondly.

9 can you believe it

 

[Michie]

I'm longing for spring! *sigh*

Pics from last year.

 

[Porpoise]

I need some spiritual direction. Is there anyone here I could PM, maybe someone who's had training in this?